Dr Joe Leader, global CEO of APEX, discusses the strong market for seatback IFE today, and the huge revenue potential that creates for airlines. And APEX data shows that the opportunities presented by seatback IFE are about to surge
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The peak summer travel season is a mostly positive story for air travel according to IATA. Overall growth of 0.2% in July was achieved despite year-on-year collective declines by carriers in North America and the Middle East. Notably, traffic through the Gulf hubs continues its recovery trajectory
More than five times as many aircraft were ordered in July 2026 compared to July 2025, and the global commercial aircraft backlog has now surpassed 17,000 aircraft for the first time, according to Kevin Craven, chief executive of ADS
Following reports of a fake cabin wi-fi network being available to join on a Delta Air Lines flight to Atlanta, information security expert Aras Nazarovas considers the risks such ‘evil twin’ networks may pose, and what people who have logged on to such networks should know
The EMEA VIP charter market entered summer more slowly than expected, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup pulling football-related demand toward North America and fuel volatility adding further pressure. Demand is now picking up, notes Marton Modis from KlasJet
The first four days of Farnborough International Airshow in the UK saw 353 firm aircraft orders and 904 firm engine orders announced, adding £10.8 billion to UK economy alone
IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory company, forecasts up to 875 commercial aircraft orders and commitments being announced at this week’s Farnborough International Airshow, as airlines accelerate fleet renewal plans and race for dwindling delivery slots
The first six months of 2026 saw impressive numbers of aircraft deliveries, as well as a record order backlog that is likely to grow at this week’s Farnborough International Airshow, finds Aimie Stone, chief economist at ADS
The UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £46.8 billion to the UK economy in 2025, which represents a 65% increase over the last decade. Businesses in the sector generated nearly £110 billion in turnover in 2025
easyJet’s owned aircraft fleet has a Current Half-Life Market Value of approximately US$6.6 billion, highlighting the significant asset base underpinning the Castlelake and Apollo acquisition bids for the European low-cost carrier